Staff Systems Administrator - Active Polygraph Required

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Aurora, CO
Salary: $177,000–$265,600 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $221k

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Staff Systems Administrator - Active Polygraph Required

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a Staff Systems Administrator to support its operations in Aurora, Colorado. This role involves managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers within a highly secure, SCI classified environment, requiring extensive experience and expertise in server administration. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of IT experience, with a preference for those who specialize in RHEL server management in classified settings. Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining system stability, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. This position demands strong technical skills, including proficiency in Linux operating systems, as well as the ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

Skills

Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux RHEL Linux_server_administration SCI_classified_environment CI/CD Git Ansible Terraform AWS Azure Google_Cloud_Platform Docker Kubernetes Prometheus Grafana Python Bash SQL PostgreSQL

What you'll do

Manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server administration in a classified environment.
Ensure system security compliance with IT policies and regulations.
Monitor system performance and implement improvements as needed.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues affecting system operations.
Maintain documentation for all systems and configurations.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree with 12 years or equivalent IT experience required.
Master’s degree with 10 years or equivalent IT experience preferred.
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server administration.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 15%.
SCI classified environment experience highly desirable.
Strong systems administration skills in a secure environment.

Hybrid

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